🎙️ Splitcast: Punk Rock, Purpose, and “Worthy of the Calling” | Full Interview

Poe the Raven did some deep‑web archaeology and somehow unearthed an old MySpace page for Splitcast… so yes, these guys have been around for a minute. But longevity is only part of the story.

In this episode, we sit down with Greg and Bryan of Splitcast to trace their journey from the early days of the band to the mission-driven artists they are today. They walk us through the history and the heart that shaped their sound.

🔥 Topics We Dive Into:

• What the early years of Splitcast were like.

• The unique freedom punk rock gives artists of faith.

• A deep look at their powerful track *“Worthy of the Calling”* and the message behind it.

• The reality of being a modern musician:

balancing day jobs, passion, calling, and the cost of creating art.

• Their upcoming performance at the *Breaking Darkness Music Festival* on *August 1st* in Hickory, North Carolina

🎵 Featured Track

“Worthy of the Calling”

🎫 See Splitcast Live

Catch them on stage at the Breaking Darkness Music Festival

📅 August 1st

📍 Hickory, North Carolina

🔗 Ticket Link Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking...

🌐Follow Splitcast Here:   / xsplitcastx  

👂Stream Splitcast Music Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KKUG...

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If you love punk with purpose, faith with fire, and artists who live what they sing, this is an episode you’ll want to watch all the way through.

Let’s go.

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🔥 Breaking Darkness Music Festival | Christian Metal & Christian Rock Spotlight & “The Darkness” and “The Darkness Remix” by Counter 🔥

Tonight we’re diving into one of the most anticipated events in the Christian Metal and Christian Rock community: the Breaking Darkness Music Festival. Before we get into the stories, the spiritual growth, and the music, we’re laying out the essentials — the who, what, when, and where of this year’s festival.

Organizing a music festival is no small task — especially one rooted in faith, purpose, and heavy music. We explore the why behind Breaking Darkness, the mission that fuels it, and what keeps this team committed to building a space where Christian Metal and Christian Rock thrive.

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🎉 Year 3: What’s New & What’s Ahead

Now in its third year, Breaking Darkness continues to grow in impact and vision. We talk about:

• What the organizers are most excited for

• How the festival has evolved

• How three years of building this event has deepened their relationship with God

🎸 Counter Takes the Stage

Not only do they run the festival — their band Counter performs at it. We dig into:

• How Counter’s sound has matured since the first Breaking Darkness

• How their unique blend of Christian Metal, Christian Rock, and “Sugarcore” has sharpened

• What’s next for the band

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🎵 Featured Tracks: “The Darkness” & “The Darkness Remix”

We’re showcasing “The Darkness”, a standout track that captures Counter’s signature Sugarcore energy — melodic, heavy, emotional, and faith-driven.

We will also feature the new electronic remix version of “The Darkness.” Let us know what you think about the new track in the comments below!

🎟️Get Tickets for Breaking Darkness Music Festival Here: https://breakingdarkness.com/

🪙Donate to Support Breaking Darkness Music Festival Here: Tinyurl.com/breakingdarknessdonate

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If you enjoy the Symphonic Metal music of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Delain, Sirenia, and other great bands, you will be blown away by the sound of Divine Martyr!

Divine Martyr returns to Raven’s Heart—and the band is stepping boldly into a new era of Symphonic Metal. Since their last visit, a major shift has taken place: the addition of their new lead vocalist, Kassandra Chandler. In this episode, we explore how her arrival is reshaping the band’s sound, spirit, and creative direction.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Kassandra Chandler’s musical background and the journey that prepared her for the world of Symphonic Metal

• The meaning behind Divine Martyr’s newest release, “Resistance,” and why this track matters in their evolving story

• How the band’s sound has transformed since their last appearance on Raven’s Heart, beyond the addition of a new vocalist.

• A look ahead at what’s next for Divine Martyr as they continue carving their place in the Symphonic Metal scene

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Divine Martyr for the first time, this episode offers an inside look at a band embracing change, deepening their artistry, and pushing the boundaries of modern Symphonic Metal.

📺Watch the full video for Resistance here:    • Divine Martyr - Resistance (Official Music...  

🌐Find out more about Divine Martyr here: https://www.divinemartyr.com

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New Alternative Metal!

In this episode, we sit down with Colton Vance, an artist whose life and alternative metal sound have been shaped by both loss and divine redirection. Music has always been central to his story—but there was a moment when it was taken from him. Colton opens up about what happened, how God used that season to reshape his path through the journey, and what he learned.

Experience the fresh alternative metal sound of his latest project, Shine Through This, and how God can use alternative metal to draw us closer to Him.

If you like the music of Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Lacuna Coil, the music of Colton Vance and Shine Through This is for you!

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🎙️ *Stranger Things Season 5 Finale: Biblical Truths & Spiritual Takeaways* 🕯️

Sadly, Stranger Things has come to an end with its Season 5 finale—but the spiritual insights are just beginning.

In this episode, we dive deep into the final season and explore the biblical parallels woven throughout the story. From WSQK Squawk Radio and the power of the airwaves, to the cleft of the rock where Max and Holly found refuge, Season 5 is packed with spiritual symbolism that mirrors the unseen battles we face every day.

🦅 Poe may be munching Twizzlers, but we’re unpacking:

• The significance of Satan as the “prince of the power of the air”
• How believers are called to speak on higher frequencies—through the Word of God
• The cleft of the rock as a symbol of safety in Christ (Psalm 18:2)
• Vecna’s deceptive appearance vs. Eddie’s true compassion
• Will’s spiritual awakening and authority to bind darkness (Luke 10:19)
• The final judgment and our role in it (1 Corinthians 6:5)

👁️‍🗨️ Plus, we talk about the importance of protecting our children from spiritual manipulation and guarding their hearts with truth.

📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this resonated with you. Let’s keep the conversation going.

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🎸✨ Igniting The Sky: Christian Metal ✨🎸

In this follow-up to our private backstage chat with Cody Fields at the Breaking Darkness Music Festival, we dive deeper with the mind behind Igniting The Sky—a band that fuses Heavy Metal with theological depth.

🚀 Featured Track: “The Andromeda Strain”

We kick things off with a deep dive into the song that first caught my ear at the Breaking Darkness Music Festival. What inspired this out-of-this-world composition, and what message lies beneath its sci-fi pulse?

🔧 Custom Guitar Pedals with a Theological Twist

Yes, you heard that right—Cody Fields builds his own effects pedals and names them after significant theological events and historic theologians. We explore the creative process behind these sonic tools, how the names are chosen, and how believers and non-believers alike respond to them.

🛒 Want One? Find out where you can get your hands on these unique pedals and bring some theological firepower to your tone.

🕊️ Faith Meets Sound We talk theology, stage presence, and how Igniting The Sky balances heavy riffs with sound doctrine. What does it mean to be theologically grounded in a genre often known for chaos?

🌌 What’s Next for Igniting The Sky?

New projects, future releases, and what’s on the horizon—don’t miss the inside scoop on where this band is headed next.

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🔥 Whether you're a musician, a gearhead, or someone who loves seeing faith and creativity collide, this interview is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few surprises. Hit play and join the journey.

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Heavy Metal Music and Hard Rock Music can often help us mentally process difficult times. Heavy Metal Music and Hard Rock Music created with a heart for Jesus and the Gospel is also a weapon of spiritual warfare. The music of Weapons of God accomplishes both of these things.

The intense sound of Weapons of God will satisfy the appetite of anyone who is searching for a true heavy metal band that glorifies Jesus. These are now amateurs; they are true professionals, and their sound rivals that of bands such as Disturbed and Godsmack.

Meet the members of Weapons of God, discover the heart behind their music, and experience their intense track, “Death of Me.”

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Heavy metal music that can be considered to be Prophetic Metal. That describes the life-giving sound of the band Cannibalistic. If you like death metal and melodic metal, Cannibalistic is for you!

Their sound has hints of Amorphis mixed with a tinge of Disturbed. However, their sound is uniquely their own.

Meet the band, find out why they chose the name "Cannibalistic" experience their metal music, and take a deep dive into a heavy-duty discussion on how religion and Christianity are not the same thing.

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Find Out More About Cannibalistic Here:   / cannibalistic  

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Bands with a similar sound include:

Amorphis

Disturbed

Megadeth

Vader

Slayer

Napalm Death

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Larry Worley, an accomplished and seasoned veteran of Rock and Metal music joins us live to discuss his personal journey in rock music and metal music. He will also be sharing what his band FEAR NOT is currently up to. Join the stream live and chat with Larry Worley and the members of FEAR NOT!

FEAR NOT was established in the 90s and is still going strong in the Southern Rock and Metal scene.

FEAR NOT can best be described as a collective of world-class musicians. Their sound is a tapestry of rock and alternative rock overlayed by authentic lyrics.

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God is doing a new thing in Christian Music and Rachel DeLong is at the forefront! Rachel is a Contemporary Christian Music Singer-Songwriter who expresses a genuine passion through her music.

Not only does she write and sing her own music, she also serves as a worship leader. Without question, Rachel DeLong is a multi-talented artist on the rise.

If you like the sound of artists such as Paramore and Lana Del Rey, the music of Rachel DeLong will not disappoint!

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